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Perhaps you are thinking of Uluru or Ayers Rock in Central Australia. It is a fantastic rock formation and is famous for its changing color. It is the largest known single rock on earth and is comprised of sandstone. The color changes spectactularly with the movement of the sun throughout the day, turning a deeper and deeper red as the sun sets. The color show is repeated as the sun rises. The sandstone is infused with minerals like feldspar that make it appear to glow at sunset and sunrise. The rock gets its rust color from oxidation. It is in an area of little rain but when it does rain the rock acquires a silvery gray color with streaks of black algae in the areas that channel water. For some great photos see the link provided below.

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